“I had to learn a skill set. I think I had the materials to be a good comedy writer.” ThinkingComedyMaterialsSkills Author:Mindy Kaling
“Comedy takes a very specific technique, specific skills.” ComedySkillsTechnique Author:Joseph Gordon-Levitt
“So often with beginning writers, the story that they want to start with is the most important story of their life - my molestation, my this, my horrible drug addiction - they want to tell that most important story, and they don't have the skills to tell it yet, so it ends up becoming a comedy. A powerful story told poorly becomes funny, it just makes people laugh behind their hands.” PeopleWantImportantEndsStoriesHandsPowerfulBehindsLaughingComedyBecomingDrugSkillsAddictionHorribleMaking People LaughDrug AddictionDrug AddictMolestationBeginning Writers Author:Chuck Palahniuk
“At first I had no skills in writing comedy. I didn't know what a joke was, but, as someone once told me, your emotions follow your intent. If you create the intention of starting a comedy act, slowly your mind starts adjusting and you arrive at a new emotional state.” IfsKnowsWritingMindFirstsStatesEmotionComedyEmotionalSkillsJokesIntentionStartingAdjustingWriting Comedy Author:Steve Martin
“It's a very important skill set for an actor to be able to bring the humor into any moment, whether you're doing drama or comedy.” ImportantMomentsAbleActorsComedyDramaSkills Author:Nathaniel Buzolic
“I used to feel this need to prove to people that I can do something dramatic. But, the truth is that I don't know if I can. I don't think I have it in my skill set. It would be great, but I do love making comedies. It's been so much fun for me, and I hope that I can continue to do it.” PeopleIfsThinkingKnowsNeedsFeelsI CanWould BeUsedFunCan DoComedyTruth IsSkillsProveDramaticCan Do SomethingLove Making Author:Anna Faris
“[At Boston College] I started working on the kinds of skills that you need for comedy. It's about being creative and learning to use your gift for being able to let loose and be very unself-conscious. It took me time though before I was really able to get comfortable doing that.” NeedsKindUseAbleCreativeComedyCollegeSkillsComfortableConsciousBe CreativeBoston Author:Amy Poehler
“You learn so many different skills on the show «Merlin». You're constantly asked to do green-screen, horse riding, comedy scenes, dramatic scenes, everything. The ability and the skill to adapt under a tight schedule is one that I'll definitely take away.” DifferentShowsAbilityComedySceneSkillsHorseGreenScreensDramaticRidingShow MeSchedulesHorse Riding Author:Colin Morgan
“If I want to act relaxed, it's going to take all my cunning, skill, and concentration.” IfsWantFunnyComedySkillsConcentrationRelaxedCunning Author:David Mitchell
“The best advice I could give someone trying to get into the comedy field is to take advantage of every opportunity you have to work to hone your skills.” GivingTryingOpportunityComedyAdviceFieldsSkillsAdvantageBest Advice Author:Bob Newhart
“I was always the Class Clown and over time became very good at it. I started doing comedy on stage at the Dallas Comedy Corner where I honed my skills by watching guys like Garry Shandling, Robin Williams, Jay Lena and more.” GuyClassComedyStageSkillsVery GoodCornersClownRobinsDallas Author:Bill Engvall
“The best thing about where comedy is now is if you have a little bit of talent and a strong work ethic, and strong social skills, you can make a name for yourself and you can make money.” IfsLittlesNamesStrongSocialBitsComedyTalentSkillsLittle BitEthicsMaking MoneyBest ThingsWork EthicSocial SkillsStrong Work Ethic Author:Donnell Rawlings
“I'm just going to keep doing comedy because I don't know what else to do. I have no other applicable skills.” KnowsComedySkills Author:Kurt Braunohler
“The two things I understand best are stand-up comedy and martial arts. And those things require an ultimate grasp of the truth. You have to be objective about your skills and abilities to compete in both.” ArtTwoAbilityComedySkillsUltimateObjectivesTwo ThingsMartial ArtsStand Up ComedySkills And Abilities Author:Joe Rogan
“What I've found in my career is that 70 to 75 percent of comics are nice and have some sense of social skills, but there are those who end up in comedy because they don't know how to socialize. I don't want to deal with that group.” KnowsWantEndsFoundSocialDealsCareersKnow HowComedyNiceGroupsSkillsPercentSocial Skills Author:Lewis Black